Müller:BOLIVIA A travel diary

Bolivia is one of the richest countries in terms of natural resources, yet it is also among the poorest. This is not the only contradiction. You will find contrasts between carnival and civil war, between a harsh environment and gentle people, and not least in the way that irrationality becomes logical in Bolivia, and culture shock brings joy. This book contains diary entries from a language trip that led to intense encounters with strangers, ultimately becoming a journey to the self. The exotic carnival of Oruro, a visit to a mine run solely by miners out of necessity, and working in the fields of an agricultural cooperative with tools from the Inca era became profound experiences that went far beyond being a mere observer. The conversations with people who critically view Western values and trust in their traditional magical powers enchanted the author.